If you enjoyed these videos please support the channel with $5/month, this helps me continue to put out these videos full time: www.couchtotrail.com/digital-trail-angels With 250 sign-ups I will yo-yo the AT(turn around at Katadhin and hike back to Georgia) 1K budget AT thru-hike gear list: www.couchtotrail.com/blog/thru-hiking-appalachian-trail-with-383-of-gear-full-gear-list Follow for live updates on Instagram @Quadzillahikes at: instagram.com/Quadzillahikes
Hikers bumming money need to get a job and contribute to tbe social security and medicare funds in a meaningful way. You will ine day be sucking money out if a system you did little to support. People, like you, that contribute little should get nothing in return.
@@Bibs123 FYI: Quadzilla is a military veteran. Please look up "Calendar Year Triple Crown"....he's similar to an Olympic athlete. As far as SS and MC goes, you only get what you qualify for. Have a good day.
@Bibs123 I see things differently. Quadzilla is putting a lot of effort into these videos, which I am enjoying immensely. I appreciate being able to live vicariously through his content, since I'm not able to get out there myself. There is nothing wrong with setting up a way for fans to contribute to his projects. Thank goodness we aren't all following the standard advice to get a job and work full time until 65 or older, taking only 2 weeks vacation a year.
Thanks for your openness with this. I think it is so brave to open up. When we experience trauma everything in our brains get hardwired not to have that experience again (ie the birth of unhealthy coping mechanisms like repression, etc.) Pieces of us get stuck in that moment of getting hurt and stay stuck until we heal. And we are not taught or encouraged in how to heal. I'm personally in trauma therapy at this time in my life and it is so hard and so exhausting, but everything is brighter too. I didn't know what actually *healing* felt like. Thought I had healed, but really I had just compartmentalized. After experiencing some healing I am blown away and in love with the human brain. So proud and excited for you. There is so much hard stuff coming, and so much more joy, wonder and self love than you ever could have imagined. The feeling of finally being safe enough with yourself to be able to feel your feelings is mind blowing. (Take all of this with a grain of salt, I do not know you, of course.) Cheers!
Without bringing pain and trauma to the surface we cannot deal and let go. We have to let go of our baggage in life to live life fully. None of us are perfect, don't seek perfection but our personal best at the time. Embrace and love yourself and others with all of their good things and faults.
Feel the feels, man. It's brave and courageous and manly of you to not only admit to yourself that you've been suppressing them for most of your life, but then to post it on your channel for everyone to see is incredibly brave and human. ❤
Reishi is more for tea (as others have said. But- the white edges on very young reishi are soft enough to eat. Tastes nutty and great in stir fry or ramen. I love it!
Reishi are definitely better for tea lol. But... There's tons of edible mushrooms on the journey. I ate: golden chanterelles, smooth sided chanterelles, bog chanterelles (local name), black trumpets, oysters, chicken of the woods, hen of the woods, pheasant backs, tons of lobster mushrooms (!!!), lions mane, wood ears, and maybe a couple others I'm forgetting. There were definitely more than that that were edible, I just wasn't very in the know: russula's, TONS of boletes, ink caps, etc.
It's been a joy to watch your growth over the last couple years Quad. Your vulnerability is courageous and admirable. These videos are truly inspirational and always remind me to appreciate the present moment. I'll be doing the PCT next year so it's great getting some ideas for budget meal concoctions. Happy trails my friend
New trail angel here! Hoping you reach your 250 angel goal so you do the roundtrip! C'mon peeps, let's keep this man on trail, how cool! Love your vids Jack, thanks!
My 13 yr old grandson "Oden on the Trail " (future hiker/UA-camr) Would love to hook you up with a resupply of his favorite backpacking food. Please contact us when you get near Boots Off and Watauga Lake if you're interested/ willing to meet him.. thanks, Nan
I watched your calendar year thru hike and thought, you were super human. I loved every minute of it. This time i am seeing a whole different side of you. You are so funny and appear to be having such a great time. I am truly loving every minute of it. Enjoy every second, and do whatever it takes to have fun! ❤
There’s some very striking similarities in our backgrounds...I grew up in group care homes & borstals, no adoption. I’ve been branded “emotionally retarded” my whole life (apart from anger) but always associated it with being clinically diagnosed as schizophrenic. I truly hope your journey into your emotions is cathartic & you gain nothing but release & a new found happiness sir. .Wish.
Thanks Jack! 👊🏻👍🏻 Hope you, Pyro, and 60 are doing well my friends 👍🏻 Stay safe and take care 🙏🏻God Bless 🫶🏻 Appreciate you! Thanks for the incredible sunset 🌞
The thing about the AT is that it is almost like being in a sensory deprivation chamber. The constant barrage of information, sounds, people, technology, all the things that distract us and keep us from truly feeling anything but the most intense of emotions, all that is removed. What we are left with is the forest and ourselves. We open up to the more subtle emotions and are forced to process them. Those video games drowned your grief and numbed you to the world. You should be prepared to feel more and more intensely as your journey continues. At least until PA, when all you will feel is hatred for rocks. Thanks for sharing your journey!
@@roberttrinies7698 I'm AT class of 2007, and even back then you'd see people having phone calls on flip phones at shelters! You can take us city folks out of the city...
Per AI, no how to prepare that mushroom - cut off woody parts, tough parts; slice thin, saute with oil and other stuff if you got it; you can boil it in a soup - maybe you should’ve cut into thin slices and then boil with other stuff, so it’s just adding to the meal rather than being the meal. Either way, props for foraging. A smart way to go to save money and add another dimension to your hike. Nice 👍
If you enjoyed these videos please support the channel with $5/month, this helps me continue to put out these videos full time: www.couchtotrail.com/digital-trail-angels
With 250 sign-ups I will yo-yo the AT(turn around at Katadhin and hike back to Georgia)
1K budget AT thru-hike gear list: www.couchtotrail.com/blog/thru-hiking-appalachian-trail-with-383-of-gear-full-gear-list
Follow for live updates on Instagram @Quadzillahikes at: instagram.com/Quadzillahikes
Hikers bumming money need to get a job and contribute to tbe social security and medicare funds in a meaningful way. You will ine day be sucking money out if a system you did little to support. People, like you, that contribute little should get nothing in return.
@@Bibs123 FYI: Quadzilla is a military veteran. Please look up "Calendar Year Triple Crown"....he's similar to an Olympic athlete. As far as SS and MC goes, you only get what you qualify for. Have a good day.
@Bibs123 I see things differently. Quadzilla is putting a lot of effort into these videos, which I am enjoying immensely. I appreciate being able to live vicariously through his content, since I'm not able to get out there myself. There is nothing wrong with setting up a way for fans to contribute to his projects.
Thank goodness we aren't all following the standard advice to get a job and work full time until 65 or older, taking only 2 weeks vacation a year.
Being open and vulnerable is courageous and brave and truly being a man. It will definitely help heal your wounded inner child. ❤
being a human*.
Super Mario got his immune system boosted by a mushroom. It's very scientific.
Thank you for sharing your story about your father, and your life.
0:10 nice license plate !!!!!
Thanks for your openness with this. I think it is so brave to open up. When we experience trauma everything in our brains get hardwired not to have that experience again (ie the birth of unhealthy coping mechanisms like repression, etc.) Pieces of us get stuck in that moment of getting hurt and stay stuck until we heal. And we are not taught or encouraged in how to heal.
I'm personally in trauma therapy at this time in my life and it is so hard and so exhausting, but everything is brighter too. I didn't know what actually *healing* felt like. Thought I had healed, but really I had just compartmentalized. After experiencing some healing I am blown away and in love with the human brain. So proud and excited for you. There is so much hard stuff coming, and so much more joy, wonder and self love than you ever could have imagined. The feeling of finally being safe enough with yourself to be able to feel your feelings is mind blowing. (Take all of this with a grain of salt, I do not know you, of course.) Cheers!
Really appreciate your words, they give me hope!! Goodluck on your own healing path
Without bringing pain and trauma to the surface we cannot deal and let go. We have to let go of our baggage in life to live life fully. None of us are perfect, don't seek perfection but our personal best at the time. Embrace and love yourself and others with all of their good things and faults.
Feel the feels, man. It's brave and courageous and manly of you to not only admit to yourself that you've been suppressing them for most of your life, but then to post it on your channel for everyone to see is incredibly brave and human. ❤
Thank you ❤️
Yes Reishi is edible, but like many other edible mushrooms you must cook them well! With Reishi you usually make a tea. You don’t actually eat it.
Reishi is more for tea (as others have said. But- the white edges on very young reishi are soft enough to eat. Tastes nutty and great in stir fry or ramen. I love it!
Sorry for your grief, and thanks your good advice.
Reishi are definitely better for tea lol. But... There's tons of edible mushrooms on the journey. I ate: golden chanterelles, smooth sided chanterelles, bog chanterelles (local name), black trumpets, oysters, chicken of the woods, hen of the woods, pheasant backs, tons of lobster mushrooms (!!!), lions mane, wood ears, and maybe a couple others I'm forgetting. There were definitely more than that that were edible, I just wasn't very in the know: russula's, TONS of boletes, ink caps, etc.
It's been a joy to watch your growth over the last couple years Quad. Your vulnerability is courageous and admirable. These videos are truly inspirational and always remind me to appreciate the present moment. I'll be doing the PCT next year so it's great getting some ideas for budget meal concoctions. Happy trails my friend
Thank you Tristan and Goodluck on the pct
Ruffed Grouse @ 12:59
Never stop growing! Congratulations!
Always!
I believe it is good to have a good cry
New trail angel here! Hoping you reach your 250 angel goal so you do the roundtrip! C'mon peeps, let's keep this man on trail, how cool! Love your vids Jack, thanks!
Thank you so much for your support!!
👍🐿👍 Sweeeeet trail life. Stay strong.
My 13 yr old grandson "Oden on the Trail " (future hiker/UA-camr)
Would love to hook you up with a resupply of his favorite backpacking food. Please contact us when you get near Boots Off and Watauga Lake if you're interested/ willing to meet him.. thanks, Nan
Sure you can email me from my website www.couchtotrail.com we'll be at boots off in 4 ish days
I watched your calendar year thru hike and thought, you were super human. I loved every minute of it. This time i am seeing a whole different side of you. You are so funny and appear to be having such a great time. I am truly loving every minute of it. Enjoy every second, and do whatever it takes to have fun! ❤
For some reason the likes aren't showing on this particular video.
Dude you are killing me with the mushroom soup😅
Your videos inspire me hopefully can do this as well one day
17:10 💯😊
Not chicken of the woods
Kinda looked like a shelf mushroom.
There’s some very striking similarities in our backgrounds...I grew up in group care homes & borstals, no adoption. I’ve been branded “emotionally retarded” my whole life (apart from anger) but always associated it with being clinically diagnosed as schizophrenic.
I truly hope your journey into your emotions is cathartic & you gain nothing but release & a new found happiness sir.
.Wish.
Thank you and Goodluck to your journey
8:05 Q: "Oh it's Terrible!" Me: REALLY!?!?!?!? Didn't see that coming 😂
But Bless you for being brave and trying! Not at all criticizing!
Haha I have a lot of fun with these experiments
Hard to tell if it's sarcasm, or not.
im so tempted to sign up to try and make you yoyo
Dare you :p
@@QuadzillaHikes if you get to 249 i will
Are the guys hiking with you also doing low budget? Are they hiking the whole hike with you?
Pyro is broke so yes, 60 still wants to s spend as little as possible
Great camp spot.
Great video!!!!
This is the story of how 3 hikers die on the AT.😂😂😂 Mushrooms are great.😂😂😂😂😂
Still alive... for now
Hows the gear holding up?
Great!
Thanks Jack! 👊🏻👍🏻 Hope you, Pyro, and 60 are doing well my friends 👍🏻 Stay safe and take care 🙏🏻God Bless 🫶🏻 Appreciate you! Thanks for the incredible sunset 🌞
Reishi = "medicinal"
"anti inflamitory"
👍🐿👍
Not SomEThing to make a meal of.
Watching 1k in 1080p
Emotions are like a road ( life ) . Without a few bumps on the road you never truly appreciate the smooth parts.
Thank you!🙏
The thing about the AT is that it is almost like being in a sensory deprivation chamber. The constant barrage of information, sounds, people, technology, all the things that distract us and keep us from truly feeling anything but the most intense of emotions, all that is removed. What we are left with is the forest and ourselves. We open up to the more subtle emotions and are forced to process them. Those video games drowned your grief and numbed you to the world. You should be prepared to feel more and more intensely as your journey continues. At least until PA, when all you will feel is hatred for rocks.
Thanks for sharing your journey!
You might be surprised, 5G works pretty good up there. You'll see people watching streaming movies in their tents now.
@davidsixtwo. They can also download movies etc when in town.,
@@roberttrinies7698 I'm AT class of 2007, and even back then you'd see people having phone calls on flip phones at shelters! You can take us city folks out of the city...
Per AI, no how to prepare that mushroom - cut off woody parts, tough parts; slice thin, saute with oil and other stuff if you got it; you can boil it in a soup - maybe you should’ve cut into thin slices and then boil with other stuff, so it’s just adding to the meal rather than being the meal. Either way, props for foraging. A smart way to go to save money and add another dimension to your hike. Nice 👍